• Can a newborn's name be changed on the Medical Certificate of Birth?

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    Please note that once the Medical Certificate of Birth has been issued, the issuing institution will, in principle, not alter the information recorded on it.

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  • How to trace the history of my grandparents in Shanghai in the 1930s?

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    We suggest visiting the Shanghai Archives website and using the "Digital Documents Access" (数字档案查阅平台) to search the archival catalogs.

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  • How can my partner and I register our marriage in Shanghai?

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    Foreign nationals cannot register their marriage in the Chinese mainland.

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  • Where can I get an apostille on a Chinese birth certificate?

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    For consultation and appointment regarding the apostille service for your Chinese birth certificate, please contact the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Service Center at +86-21-2216-1565.

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